Melanie Gervasoni
Melanie is a freelance writer covering sports news, major event analysis, and match previews/reviews. Her articles feature athlete perspectives and insightful commentary on the latest developments across the sporting world.
Articles by Melanie Gervasoni
20
May
The Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Final 2026
The 141st Scottish Cup Final is set for one of the most compelling match-ups in the competition's long history. Celtic, the 42-time winners of the trophy and one of the most decorated clubs in world football, take on Dunfermline Athletic, a Championship side managed by former Celtic captain and manager Neil Lennon, in what promises to be a Hampden occasion unlike any other.
The match takes place on Saturday 23 May 2026 at Barclays Hampden Park in Glasgow, kicking off at 3pm BST. It is the 141st edition of the Scottish Cup, the second...
19
May
Forty-four years on from Aston Villa's European Cup triumph, the Birmingham side return to a continental final, this time on the banks of the Bosphorus and with Freiburg standing in their way. The 2025/26 UEFA Europa League decider kicks off on Wednesday 20 May at 20:00 BST inside Beşiktaş Stadyumu, Istanbul.
For Julian Schuster's Freiburg, the night marks a first European final in the Bundesliga club's history. For Unai Emery, who has lifted this trophy four times already, it's a shot at a record fifth and a chance to end Villa's three decade wait for major silverware.
Freiburg vs Aston Villa...
06
May
Two goals down, one game to save it. Shakhtar Donetsk arrive at Selhurst Park on Thursday 7 May (kick-off 8 pm BST) for the second leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final knowing nothing short of a defining away performance keeps them in the tie.
Crystal Palace, FA Cup holders and now 90 minutes from a first European final, hold a 3-1 aggregate lead courtesy of Ismaïla Sarr's 21-second opener in Krakow, Daichi Kamada's strike from a long throw, and Jørgen Strand Larsen's late chip. The final in Leipzig, on 27 May, is within touching distance for Oliver Glasner's side.
Crystal...
01
May
Sky Sports' Monday Night Football lands in Liverpool on Monday 4 May, with Manchester City heading to Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time since Everton's summer move from Goodison Park. Kick-off is set for 20:00 BST.
The visitors are temporarily on the podium in second place right after Arsenal and have only five fixtures left to settle the title, with no margin for slip-ups. Everton, comfortable in mid-table, have little riding on the result themselves but spoiling a championship contender's evening on a fresh stretch of home turf would do nicely.
Everton vs Manchester City – Betting Odds
The Everton vs...
17
Apr
Chelsea and Manchester United, two sides on sharply different trajectories, collide at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 18 April for the Premier League Matchweek 33. Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.
With both clubs under new managers (Liam Rosenior at Chelsea and Michael Carrick at Man United), both appointed in January 2026, this fixture carries enormous stakes.
Chelsea need points to keep their top-five hopes alive, while United are protecting a seven-point cushion over sixth and pushing to cement a Champions League return after missing European football entirely this season.
Chelsea vs Man United – Betting Odds
Below we break down the betting markets, explain...
17
Apr
This is the match the entire season has been building towards. On Sunday 19 April, Manchester City and Arsenal go head-to-head at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League Matchweek 33 clash that could decide the title (kick-off 16:30 BST).
Arsenal lead the table on 70 points and 21 wins under their belt, but arrive reeling from a shock 1–2 home defeat to Bournemouth, their first league loss since January. Manchester City, fresh off a dominant 3–0 win at Chelsea, trail by six points with a game in hand. Win here, and Guardiola's side are right back in it. Lose,...